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renate

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6. I don't understand why anybody responds to any troll anywhere

Reply to ck4829 (Original post)

Sat Nov 30, 2019, 12:44 PM

Nov 2019

It’s the definition of pointless. And it’s falling into their trap.

I feel like an idiot for even taking the time to downvote them on Reddit, but at least I’m not wasting my time arguing with someone who’s being paid to get me to argue with them. Why give them exactly what they want?

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Since Russian trolls are omnipresent, do we do anything to counter-troll them? [View all] ck4829 Nov 2019 OP

people who troll for Putin are not going to change, IMHO n/t Coventina Nov 2019 #1

The real Russian trolls are being paid and struggling to feed themselves and their families. Beakybird Nov 2019 #2

You are absolutely right about their standard of living Leith Nov 2019 #5

They're behind. Igel Nov 2019 #7

Avoid losing any votes for Dems and you'll spite Putin gulliver Nov 2019 #3

I plan to do nothing. Not a damn thing tulipsandroses Nov 2019 #4

I ignore their troll status. Igel Nov 2019 #8

I don't understand why anybody responds to any troll anywhere renate Nov 2019 #6

Russia is a completely amoral society where alcoholism is rampant. Beakybird Nov 2019 #9